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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 181.71, 272.03 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 181.71, 272.03 and 126.68 is: 189.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    181.71 : 272.03 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    181.71/272.03 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    181.71x = 272.03 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    181.71x = 34,458.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,458.77/181.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.64

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